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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,759.60, 55,162.08 and 17,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,759.60, 55,162.08 and 17,034.48 is: 25,562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,759.60 : 55,162.08 = 17,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,759.60/55,162.08 = 17,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,759.60x = 55,162.08 × 17,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,759.60x = 939,657,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,657,348.52/36,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.23

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